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Melendez expected to defend Strikeforce title against Masvidal
An expected lightweight title bout between Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez (19-2 MMA, 9-1 SF) and Jorge Masvidal (22-6 MMA, 4-0…
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Chris Palmquist
An expected lightweight title bout between Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez (19-2 MMA, 9-1 SF) and Jorge Masvidal (22-6 MMA, 4-0 SF) has been targeted for Dec. 17.
Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com of the date, though a city and venue has yet to be confirmed.
Melendez makes the third defense of his Strikeforce title while Masvidal get his shot after impressive back-to-back victories.
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